Winter Challenge 2024 - Flat Iron Corner Building - Tom Langford.

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Hello Tom, I'm enjoying your build. I like the idea of file folder paper for the storefront layers. I always learn from your build threads.

Hey Jeff,

Thank you for the kind comment. This is the first time in my scratch builds I've used the layered file folder method.

I believe we all learn from each other here.

Tom

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Today I made a couple of changes to the storefront to include the plate glass window sills and strip wood around the two main doors. I also redefined the astragal dividing the two doors and door sides.

I didn't add the stiles and rails to the two large windows as the yellow trim serves that purpose. The two lower panels below the windows are also trimmed.

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The astragal is more defined now and the doors are trimmed.



I used the pointed end of a new toothpick dipped in Floquil Old Sliver and dotted the doorknobs.

I used Floquil Antique White to dry brush the entire store front.



I will dust the lower portion of the storefront with pastels.

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Very Nice!!

dave

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I also began work on the two stories above the storefront. I'm using some spare clapboard siding from my lumber stash.

I trimmed the side to get it square.







I used the metal square to ensure the sides, top and bottom were at 90 degrees.

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Very Nice!!

dave

Dave,

Thank you, you much appreciated.

Tom 

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When I scratch build, I always keep and number a window or door plug with the Tichy model number for the next build.

I'm using Tichy windows #8069 for the windows on the front.



I used the blank plug and centered several windows on the back side of the clapboard. Drawing on the backside is best as it is easier to cut out the windows. Cutting through and across the front of the clapboard is a little more tricksie.

Also, your pencil lines won't show through the paint as it would if you penciled on the front.

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To ensure I get a nice clean cut, I use one blade for every two windows.

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On the upper row of windows, I decided to break up the window pattern and used a Tichy window #8042 for the center window.



I haven't decided what I want to do with the roof so I left some clapboard on top - to be trimmed/cut later.



Done for today and probably until Monday.

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Love it, Tom!

Matt

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Zipping right along ole' friend.....

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Love it, Tom!

Matt

Matt,

Thank you, I'm working on the walls now.

Tom

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Zipping right along ole' friend.....

Greg,

Yepper, you are correct.

Tom

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Today I worked on the short end wall section. I didn't think a solid wall here would look natural or look like the building would look like it had a solid end wall.

I decided to make another smaller storefront section and have this serve as the shorter end wall.

The file folder in the next photo is just a reference for me.



I drew and cut the end wall as I did the main storefront wall.